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pumpernickel

Syllabification: (pum·per·nick·el)
Pronunciation: /ˈpəmpərˌnikəl/

Definition of pumpernickel

noun

  • dark, dense German bread made from coarsely ground whole-grain rye.

Origin:

mid 18th century: transferred use of German Pumpernickel 'lout, bumpkin', of unknown origin

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